Central North Alabama Health Services

What Central North Alabama Health Services does

Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc. (CNAHSI) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit corporation and federally designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under 42 U.S.C. 254b, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The organization operates an integrated multi-service primary care network across four family health center locations (Huntsville, Athens, New Market, Toney) and a Wellness on Wheels mobile unit, serving over 100,000 residents across Madison, Limestone, Morgan, and contiguous counties in North Alabama and South Tennessee. Service lines include family medicine, adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health/gynecology, behavioral health, dental care, on-site pharmacy with 340B drug pricing, CLIA-certified diagnostic testing and lab, chiropractic care, vaccines, and home health services delivered through a Spectrum HHA partnership.

The organization runs 17+ clinical providers and 101-250 total employees under Joint Commission accreditation (held continuously since June 1998) and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification (since July 2013). Technology infrastructure centers on the athenahealth patient portal for online scheduling, billing, and medical records, with FTCA deemed status providing federal malpractice liability protections and HRSA-supported HIT initiatives (including a 2025 Advancing HIT for Quality recognition and an Age Friendly Health Systems designation from IHI) underpinning quality programs.

CNAHSI's revenue model combines patient service fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, and self-pay (with a sliding fee scale for households at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines), federal FQHC grant funding under the Health Center Program, and 340B pharmacy economics. The go-to-market motion is community-led, anchored by health fairs, block parties, partnerships with ABCCEDP, Thrive Alabama, HAPPI Health, and other social service organizations, with after-hours on-call coverage and walk-in access supplementing scheduled visits. Marketing leverages social media, a health blog, monthly newsletters, and earned media including Fox 54 Wellness Wednesday appearances by the Chief Medical Officer.

Name

Central North Alabama Health Services

Legal name

Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc.

Website

https://cnahsi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CNAHSI is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center operating four family health center locations and a mobile unit across North Alabama, providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral, pharmacy, and diagnostic services to Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured, and underinsured populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Centers / Primary Care Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Family Planning Centers (621410), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Federally qualified health center
• Primary care medicine
• Dental and behavioral health
• Sliding fee scale healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Service Revenue: Fee-for-service revenue from medical visits, dental services, pharmacy prescriptions, and diagnostic testing. Billed to insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or patient directly via sliding fee scale.
2. Federal FQHC Grant Revenue: Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b providing federal grant funding to support operations for serving underserved populations.
3. 340B Drug Pricing Program: Pharmacy revenue through 340B program allowing purchase of drugs at discounted prices and dispensing to patients, generating savings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Central North Alabama Health Services operates four Family Health Center locations delivering integrated primary and specialty healthcare including family medicine, adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dental care, on-site pharmacy, diagnostic testing and lab, and chiropractic care. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, it also offers the Wellness on Wheels mobile unit and an Adjustable Payment Plan (sliding fee scale) that enables uninsured and underinsured patients to access services based on household income and family size.

Product overview

Central North Alabama Health Services (CNAHSI) operates a multi-service primary healthcare network offering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral, and supportive services through four Family Health Center locations in North Alabama. The organization provides an integrated care model where patients can access Family Medicine, Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health/Gynecology, Behavioral Health, Dental Care, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Testing and Lab, and Chiropractic Services under one roof. Additional services include the Wellness on Wheels mobile health unit, Updated Vaccines (COVID-19 and flu), Home Health Services through partnership, and an Adjustable Payment Plan (sliding fee scale) for uninsured/underinsured patients. The network serves as a Federally Qualified Health Center with Joint Commission accreditation and Patient-Centered Medical Home certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Medicine Comprehensive health and medical services from newborns to geriatric adults, including complete physical exams, preventative care, acute and chronic condition treatment, Hepatitis C screenings, diabetes education, and referrals to behavioral health and specialty care.
• Adult Medicine Comprehensive care for common and complex illnesses for adults, including physical exams, acute and chronic care, preventive screenings (Pap smears, prostate, colorectal), immunizations, and chronic disease management.
• Pediatrics Comprehensive pediatric care including well-child exams, vaccinations, acute illness treatment, chronic condition management (asthma, allergies, diabetes), behavioral and mental health support, and specialist care coordination.
• Women's Health (Gynecology) Women's reproductive health services from adolescence through menopause, including Pap smears, birth control, annual wellness exams, menstrual disorder treatment, pelvic pain care, menopause management, family planning, STI screenings, and mammogram referrals.
• Behavioral Health Integrated behavioral health services including brief intervention, counseling, patient education, coping skills development, substance abuse assessments, crisis counseling, and treatment for depression and anxiety.
• Dental Care Family preventive dental care services including routine exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, sealants, fluoride applications, X-rays, abscess and tooth decay treatment, gum disease treatment, and emergency treatments.
• Pharmacy On-site full-service pharmacy at Huntsville Family Health Center providing outpatient prescriptions, flu vaccine administration, and pharmaceutical information. Participates in the federal 340B Program for patient prescription savings.
• Diagnostic Testing and Lab On-site CLIA-certified laboratory services including HIV and STD testing, EKG, pulmonary function testing, X-ray services, and rapid results for various diagnostic tests. Additional lab work sent to private laboratories.
• Chiropractic Care Chiropractic services focusing on neuromuscular disorder treatment through spinal manipulation and adjustments, providing relief for back pain, neck pain, headaches, blood pressure issues, and improved neurological function.
• Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Unit Mobile healthcare unit bringing primary care services directly to community locations, providing immunizations, check-ups, minor ailment treatment, chronic disease management, health education, and social service referrals to address transportation barriers.
• Home Health Services Home-based healthcare services for patients provided through partnership with Spectrum HHA, offering medical care and support services in patients' homes as part of comprehensive care coordination.
• Adjustable Payment Plan (Sliding Fee Scale) Income-based payment program helping uninsured and underinsured patients afford healthcare, with payment levels calculated using household income and family size based on Federal Poverty Guidelines (eligibility at or below 200% of FPG).

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 100,000 individuals across North Alabama
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alabama Department of Public Health providing free mammograms and Pap smears for eligible women, including coverage for diagnostic testing if abnormal findings occur. CNAHSI staff guides patients through enrollment process.
• Spectrum HHA (Home Health Agency)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHome health services partner providing in-home healthcare services as part of comprehensive care coordination for CNAHSI patients requiring home-based care.
• Thrive AlabamasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted the 5th Annual Community Fun & Wellness Block Party with Thrive Alabama during National Health Center Week. Joint community wellness event.
• HAPPI HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Community Fun & Wellness Block Party with HAPPI Health during National Health Center Week 2025.
• Island Spice Caribbean CuisineminorOthersCatering vendor for Staff Appreciation Day during National Health Center Week, providing Caribbean feast for staff event.
• Breast Center in HuntsvillesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner imaging facility for mammogram screenings ordered by CNAHSI gynecologists and primary care providers at Huntsville Family Health Center.
• Restoring Bodies Fitness & Nutrition ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered dietitians from Restoring Bodies conducted diabetes education session for CNAHSI patients, providing nutritional guidance and diabetes management education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whatley Health Services: Whatley Health Services is an FQHC in Tuscaloosa, Alabama providing primary care, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to underserved populations across West Alabama, operating a similar multi-service community health model.
• Cahaba Medical Care: Cahaba Medical Care is an Alabama-based Federally Qualified Health Center operating multiple sites with primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for underserved populations, directly comparable as an FQHC peer.
• Northeast Alabama Health Services: Northeast Alabama Health Services is an Alabama FQHC operating multiple community health center locations serving Medicaid and uninsured populations, directly comparable as a regional FQHC peer.
• Franklin Primary Health Center: Franklin Primary Health Center is an FQHC serving Mobile and surrounding Alabama counties with primary care, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services, comparable as a multi-site Alabama FQHC peer.
• Thrive Alabama: Thrive Alabama is a Huntsville-based community health organization delivering primary care, HIV/AIDS specialty care, and supportive services to underserved North Alabama residents, operating in the same local market as CNAHSI.
• Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board: Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board (Mostellar Medical Center) is a federally funded Alabama community health center providing primary care and behavioral health to underserved coastal populations, comparable as an FQHC peer.
• HealthPoint: HealthPoint is a multi-state community health center network with FQHC designation providing primary care, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services across multiple locations with sliding fee scale access, comparable as a multi-site FQHC peer.
• Quality of Life Health Services: Quality of Life Health Services is an FQHC network in Northeast Alabama operating multiple health centers that deliver primary care, dental, and behavioral services to Medicaid and uninsured patients, comparable in scale and service mix.
• HAPPI Health: HAPPI Health is a Huntsville-based community health organization providing primary care and behavioral health to underserved North Alabama residents, operating in the same local market as CNAHSI with similar target populations.

Broad incumbents

• Huntsville Hospital Health System: Huntsville Hospital Health System is the dominant regional hospital system in North Alabama with broad outpatient and primary care capabilities, serving as a larger incumbent competitor that overlaps with CNAHSI's primary care service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cnahsi4146
• Facebookfacebook.com/cnahsi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-north-alabama-health-services-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/central_north_alabama/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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